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Rare Medium |
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Rare Medium's interior was
designed for an existing "bow-string truss" warehouse to house an expanding
multi-media firm that provided internet sites and web-site design to
a broad range of clients. They had a low budget, accelerated design
schedule and wished to have a workplace that projected contemporary
energy and ease. The design from a formal point of view was an exercise
in spatial sequence, texture, light and the art of the "easy" detail.
From an operational point of view, the client needed a flexible and
adaptable configuration of computer workstations. A custom workstation
geared to users who need multiple screens and external accessories is
currently in design. The computer server room is the hub of this workplace
and prominently featured. The data lines travel through various oversized
conduits and wiring gutters keeping the technology exposed and accessible
for future expansion. Offices were built around the perimeter walls.
Common meeting areas are grouped in the middle with the server room.
Designed, built and occupied in 5 months, Rare Medium has 10,700 sq.
ft. of office space, kitchen, restrooms and lounge area. |
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